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5. Employment Availability

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6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?7. Background Information

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8. Other Information

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9. Languages

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10. Lowest Grade

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11. Miscellaneous Information

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12. Special Knowledge

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13. Test Location

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14. Veteran Preference Claim

15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

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18. Other Date Information

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19. Job Preference

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20. Occupational Specialties

001 U.S. Citizens

21. Geographic Availability

080600031 Denver, CO

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23. Job Related Experience

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25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

Basic Qualification Requirements:

1. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes how you meet the Basic Requirements of this position.

A. Degree: geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields.

B. Combination of education and experience -- courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

C. I do not meet the Basic Requirements for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

2. From the descriptions below, choose the response that best describes the highest level of experience you have that demonstrates your ability to perform Geographer work. Please note all Basic Requirements must be met (Please read vacancy carefully for requirements).SELECT ONLY ONE LETTER. (Note: one year of specialized experience is based on a 40-hour work week, must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of the advertised grade level and in the same or similar line of work. If you have worked less than 40 hours per week, you must prorate your experience). All Basic Requirements must be met in addition to the below requirement.

A. I have at least one year (12 months) of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility of the GS-11 grade level of the Federal service. This experience is in or related to the line of work of this position and has equipped me with specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. In addition my experience includes analyzing and designing server-based GIS and web mapping systems as well as processing geospatial map data and metadata. Utilizing enterprise web and mapping services and applications, and NPS EGIS, metadata standards, databases, web services and application development, scripting and mark-up languages, and style sheets and XML transforms. Possessing the competency and skills with Federal web mapping services/applications and related databases and services. In depth knowledge of enterprise mapping tools and services including ESRI ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, web map tiling services (e.g., TileMill), commercial base map services (e. ., Microsoft Virtual Earth/Bing, Google Maps, Open Street Map), MS SQL Server, and others. Understanding of The National Map, FGDC, and other federal clearinghouse resources, objectives, policies, and mandates. Experience working with large geospatial and resource information user communities and with developing and implementing continental scale mapping projcts and services.B. I do not possess the specialized experience to qualify for this position.

QUALITY RANKING FACTOR

3. In addition to the below Factors applicants will be rated on the below Quality Ranking Factors. Applicants will receive additional points if the Quality Ranking Factors are met. Proof must be uploaded with your application/resume in order to receive credit.

A. Graduate degree or other post graduate certificate or advanced studies focused on geospatial data and applications development, modeling, or similar requiring applied GIS skills. (To receive this Quality Ranking Factor credit, you must upload proof of any post graduate studies under Qualifications at the end of the Assessment Questionnaire.)B. Completed 20 semester credits (or equivalent) or more in GIS, Geospatial Science, or closely related courses (e.g., remote sensing) at an accredited institution. (To receive Quality Ranking Factor credit, you must upload proof of completion of 20 credits or more under Qualifications at the end of the Assessment Questionnaire.)C. I do not possess either of the above quality ranking factor requirements.

FACTOR: Skill to lead the design, development, and management of an extensible enterprise GIS and web mapping system relative to agency enterprise requirements.

From the descriptions below, select the one letter that best describes your experience and that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of the position to be filled. Mark only 1 response.

A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed in on the job.C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.E- I am considered an expert in performing this task. I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.

4. Serve in a leadership role or as a senior GIS Specialist in planning, implementing, and managing national- or enterprise-level GIS data layers, web map services, and GIS server framework.

38. Develop and submit/publish routine or special progress reports and news bulletins covering work progress, milestones, and completed products.

Certification of Information Accuracy

As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses, deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.

39. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from consideration. I understand the information provided above.B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.